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Project background:
The city of Aspen is working to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities while ensuring full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As part of this commitment, the city has launched a comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation to assess the accessibility of its facilities, programs, and public rights-of-way.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), originally enacted on July 26, 1990, and later amended effective January 1, 2009, aims to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Under Title II of the ADA, state and local governments are prohibited from discriminating against individuals based on disability or denying them access to programs, services, or activities.
To comply with Title II, local governments are required to develop Transition Plans that identify physical barriers within public facilities and establish a roadmap for improving accessibility to buildings and services. The first step of this process is to complete an ADA Self-Evaluation, a comprehensive review of an agency to identify barriers for individuals with disabilities.
The Self-Evaluation began in August 2024 and is scheduled to continue through January 2028. This process is a collaborative effort led by the city’s engineering department.
Upcoming events:
As part of its public outreach, the city will host a community open house on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. Community members are invited to attend, learn more about the project, and share feedback on accessibility within Aspen’s public facilities and right-of-way.
The city is actively seeking input from residentsto help identify barriers and prioritize future improvements. Community perspectives will directly inform the development of an ADA Self-Evaluation Summary of Findings report, which will be made available to the public upon completion of the assessment.
Survey:
Residents are encouraged to complete a short, 5-minute survey designed to gather input on accessibility within the city’s Right-of-Way and public facilities. Topics include sidewalks, curb ramps, signalized intersections, on-street accessible parking, transit stops, city buildings, accessible communications, and public meeting accessibility.
Survey responses are voluntary and confidential. The feedback will support the city’s efforts to prioritize ADA improvements and continue enhancing access for all.
The city of Aspen is working to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities while ensuring full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As part of this commitment, the city has launched a comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation to assess the accessibility of its facilities, programs, and public rights-of-way.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), originally enacted on July 26, 1990, and later amended effective January 1, 2009, aims to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Under Title II of the ADA, state and local governments are prohibited from discriminating against individuals based on disability or denying them access to programs, services, or activities.
To comply with Title II, local governments are required to develop Transition Plans that identify physical barriers within public facilities and establish a roadmap for improving accessibility to buildings and services. The first step of this process is to complete an ADA Self-Evaluation, a comprehensive review of an agency to identify barriers for individuals with disabilities.
The Self-Evaluation began in August 2024 and is scheduled to continue through January 2028. This process is a collaborative effort led by the city’s engineering department.
Upcoming events:
As part of its public outreach, the city will host a community open house on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. Community members are invited to attend, learn more about the project, and share feedback on accessibility within Aspen’s public facilities and right-of-way.
The city is actively seeking input from residentsto help identify barriers and prioritize future improvements. Community perspectives will directly inform the development of an ADA Self-Evaluation Summary of Findings report, which will be made available to the public upon completion of the assessment.
Survey:
Residents are encouraged to complete a short, 5-minute survey designed to gather input on accessibility within the city’s Right-of-Way and public facilities. Topics include sidewalks, curb ramps, signalized intersections, on-street accessible parking, transit stops, city buildings, accessible communications, and public meeting accessibility.
Survey responses are voluntary and confidential. The feedback will support the city’s efforts to prioritize ADA improvements and continue enhancing access for all.
